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MSc Control and Instrumentation

  • DeadlineStudy Details: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2-3 years

Masters Degree Description

There is a growing demand for professionals who can harness latest technology to design and produce novel measurement and control systems.

Gain the ideal preparation for senior roles in areas such as automotive, aerospace, petrochemical, scientific or manufacturing applications
Enjoy vital industry insights with visits to major companies
Undertake practical projects underpinned by latest research
Learn from experienced and supportive tutors who will help you to reach your full potential

Offering a practical and dynamic learning experience, this MSc is ideal for high-calibre individuals who want to specialise in control and instrumentation.

Entry Requirements

You'll normally need an appropriate engineering or science undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent, professional qualification, or significant industrial or professional experience following your initial qualification.
If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

When you graduate, you will be skilled and knowledgeable in many areas sought after by employers across sectors including the motor vehicle, manufacturing, aerospace and petrochemical industries.

There is currently a shortage of staff who can understand and apply current technology to design and produce novel measurement and control systems. This opens up many opportunities for high-calibre professionals, including rapid progression to senior roles.

Career opportunities include:

Engine health monitoring engineer
Electronic control systems consultant
Electrical operations manager
Chief design engineer
Electronics hardware design engineer
Project coordinator/engineer

Module Details

Core Modules:

Independent Engineering Scholarship
Research Methods: Application and Evaluation
Intelligent Instrumentation Systems
Embedded Systems and AI
Environmental Risk and Responsibility
CPD and Strategic Management
Modern Control System Design

Optional Modules:

Industrial Electronics
Negotiated Technical Module

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